Contracts Specialist (Contractor)

ABOUT US: Brisk Teaching is the leading AI platform for K-12 educators, empowering teachers to deliver personalized, curriculum-aligned instruction at scale. Our Classroom Intelligence tools connect teachers, students, and curriculum—making meaningful learning happen in classrooms every day. We believe the best technology is cutting-edge, respects teachers’ time, integrates into real classrooms, and helps educators focus on what matters most. Since launching, Brisk has experienced rapid growth. Over 2 million teachers use our platform, and we partner with districts and schools nationwide to transform how educators teach and how students learn. We're backed by leading venture and edtech investors including Bessemer Venture Partners (Shopify, LinkedIn, Anthropic, Perplexity) and Owl Ventures (Newsela, Quizlet, MasterClass), with a team spanning top AI companies and real classroom experience. We're a fast-moving, collaborative team driven by a shared commitment to educator impact and product excellence. Our values—urgency, ownership, and focus—shape how we build and who we are. THE OPPORTUNITY: As a Contracts Specialist at Brisk Teaching, you'll play a key role in supporting our Sales and Customer Success teams by keeping contracts moving efficiently and thoughtfully from review to signature. You'll work hands-on with a wide range of commercial agreements—primarily involving public school and district customers—and partner closely with internal stakeholders while engaging directly on contract-related questions as deals progress. This is a unique opportunity to support a fast-growing, mission-driven edtech company where your work helps enable customer relationships, protect the business, and support long-term customer success. YOU WILL:

• Support Sales and Customer Success by managing contract review and negotiation throughout the deal cycle
• Conduct first-pass legal reviews of commercial agreements, including service agreements, data privacy agreements, vendor agreements, RFPs, and related contractual terms
• Redline, negotiate, and coordinate contract execution in partnership with Sales, Customer Success, and other internal stakeholders
• Balance legal and operational risk with business needs to support efficient, scalable deal execution
• Respond to time-sensitive, urgent requests and contract-related questions from Sales, Customer Success, and customers during active negotiations
• Provide guidance on non-standard or complex deal terms and identify when escalation is required
• Track contract status, key terms, and exceptions to support efficient deal flow

YOU HAVE:

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in contracts or commercial legal support
• Ideally at least 3 years of in-house experience supporting a SaaS or technology company
• Strong contract management skills, including experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing commercial agreements
• Availability to work 10–20 hours per week for 4 months (contract may be extended longer depending on need)
• Flexibility to maintain regular availability during overlapping U.S. business hours (approximately 10am–3pm PT)
• Familiarity with data privacy and security concepts relevant to SaaS transactions, including AI-related considerations
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple contracts in parallel, and balance speed with risk awareness

BONUS:

• Legal Education - JD, Paralegal, or equivalent
• Experience supporting education, public sector, or other regulated customers
• Prior experience working closely with Sales and Customer Success teams

Equal Employment Opportunity & Diversity At Brisk, we believe that diverse perspectives make better teams and stronger products. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job